American Shakespeare Center Theatre Camp

The American Shakespeare Center Theatre Camp is a residential summer theatre intensive for students aged 13-18. Participants preview the college experience by spending 3-4 weeks living on campus at Mary Baldwin University and performing in the world's only recreation of Shakespeare's Blackfriars Playhouse. This camp boasts a unique combination of performance training, academic discovery, preparation for college life and learning, and the magic of meeting others with the same passion.

The ASC Theatre Camp is a residential program run by the American Shakespeare Center in partnership with Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, Virginia. The program offers two in-person sessions each summer. Campers audition on their first full day of the session to receive their parts for the mid-session Showcase as well as the Final Performance Festival. Campers spend three weeks working with directors, production teams, and each other to mount their shows in the Blackfriars Playhouse for friends, family, and their adoring public to see. Perfect for first-time performers and seasoned stage veterans alike.

Attendance at Camp is by acceptance only: all prospective campers must apply to attend. Visit our website for more information.